Memorials & monuments · East of England
Fakenham West Station
In or near Pattesley.
Fakenham West Station — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
David Howard — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Walsingham · 7.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Fakenham West Station is a memorial located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Fakenham Museum of Gas and Local History is the only surviving town gasworks in England and Wales, showcasing the equipment used for gas manufacturing from coal. Visitors can explore displays of historical lighting, heating, and cooking appliances, providing insight into the industrial heritage of the region.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wensum SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Fakenham West Station is a memorial located in the East Midlands. It commemorates the historical significance of the railway in the region. The site reflects the architectural and cultural heritage associated with the railway era.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.8269, 0.8437
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Hempton
- Postcode
- NR21 7JX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broadland and Fakenham
- Phone
- 07716 862555
- Nearest railway station
- Walsingham — 7.9 km
- Opening
- Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10am–1pm; closed 1 Nov 2026 until 1 Apr 2027
- Official site
- fakenhamgasmuseum.com
Sources
- osm: node/10111223502 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fakenham West Station?
- Fakenham West Station is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR21 7JX), in the parish of Hempton.
- What is Fakenham West Station?
- Fakenham West Station — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fakenham West Station?
- The nearest railway station is Walsingham, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR21 7JX.
- Is Fakenham West Station a protected site?
- Yes — Fakenham West Station is part of the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Fakenham West Station free to visit?
- Yes, Fakenham West Station is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fakenham West Station?
- The nearest railway station is Walsingham, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR21 7JX.